Susan’s parents were butchers who later turned bakers with the arrival of the Ankerside Shopping Centre in 1980.

Among the many photos in her video is one of her beloved St Bernard dog Bruno – who once belonged to football legend Jimmy Greaves.

Susan said: “The Daily Mail ran a story saying that Jimmy Greaves was looking for a new home for his St Bernard dog Bruno, as he was going to play football for Milan. We had some experience of St Bernards as my grandfather used to have one and I begged my parents to let me have him.

"The PDSA came to interview us; Michael Steele-Bodger gave us a reference – and we adopted Bruno. He was a lovely dog – 6ft tall when he stood on his hind legs – and he weighed 16 stone – but he had no idea he was a big dog, he used to sit on my dad’s lap!”

Susan recounts some of her many memories in this latest short online film by Eternity Videos in conjunction with the Tamworth Herald. Each film features ordinary townsfolk who have fascinating tales to share.

Herald News Editor Helen Machin said: “Susan brings to life a Tamworth town centre which many of our readers will remember and the video features many old Herald photos too.

“We are delighted to be working alongside local professional Barry Wale for this new online feature."

The online films follow the Herald’s popular ‘I Remember When’ features that we ran last year, where some of our older readers shared their experiences of growing up in the area.

So far the series has featured former Scout leader Madge Jackson; local man Fred Dimbleby and long-serving borough councillor Ray Sweet – and now you can watch Susan’s video online.

Documentary filmmaker Barry Wale, formerly of Wilnecote, but now living in Atherstone, said: “It’s a real privilege to be working alongside the Herald on this project.